Category: Featured
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Pennsylvania’s Animal Protection Caucus: Bipartisan, Active, and Making a Difference
Pennsylvania’s legislature is big, busy, and steeped in tradition. But amid all the quirks of Harrisburg, one tradition stands out for the better: caucuses that bring lawmakers together across party lines. Caucuses are essential in garnering bi-partisan support for important legislative measures. Those of us who care about animals are fortunate in that there is…
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Presenting Humane PA 2024 General Election Endorsements
Humane PA PAC, dedicated to ensuring that Pennsylvania voters who care about animal welfare know which candidates deserve their support, is pleased to present its endorsements for Pennsylvania State Offices in the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 5th: Humane PA 2024 General Election Endorsements How do we choose who to endorse? Our endorsement process is…
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Protecting Pets, Protecting Families: Why HB 1210 Matters for Domestic Violence Victims and Their Animals
Guest Blog by: Michele Patterson House Bill (HB) 1210 will give judges the discretion to add pets to protection from abuse orders. Why is this important? The risk of harm for families experiencing domestic violence is not limited to humans in the home, but it often extends to animals who live in the household as…
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Impact of State Legislators on Animal Protection Laws
With the whirlwind of events in 2024 and the spotlight on national elections, it’s easy to overlook the importance of state elections. However, for those of us deeply invested in animal protection and welfare, state elections are some of the most crucial and impactful opportunities we have. State legislators answer to a smaller pool of…